Unit 1: Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Answers

Lana is a support specialist who evaluates candidates for jobs in the fire department. She provides instructions to the seven new recruits about the challenging course they must complete before entering the program. Watching the recruits as they successfully scale the walls and obstacles set out before them, what deduction will Lana MOST likely make as to their prior fitness level?

Malinda has never had to worry about her weight. She eats pretty much whatever she wants and does not gain weight. Still, Malinda can’t do a pullup or burpee in gym class. If Herbert Sheldon were asked to assess Malinda’s body type, which one would he MOST likely describe her as?

Vinnie puts together a trivia night for the senior care center in which he works. Even though many of the residents must use walkers or wheelchairs to get to the activity center, they look forward to the event all week long. The director of the center comments on how those who attend have benefitted. Which type of wellness is predominantly being fulfilled by Vinnie’s trivia night?

A college football player is getting his annual health assessment done. He explains to the doctor that he is on a diet that has extra protein to help build his muscles for the game. The doctor tells him that some extra protein is fine but warns him about consuming too much. Which statement BEST explains the doctor’s advice?

When out at a popular restaurant, Cara looks over the menu to see that every plate comes with some type of carbohydrate. Cara knows that it’s not wrong to have grains but that her choice of grains matters. To stick with her health goals, which would be Cara’s BEST choice?

Finn tells his doctor that he is tired all the time. Several blood tests and scans show up negative for any physical illness. Which will Finn’s doctor MOST likely assume?

When the body takes in micronutrients such as zinc, it works to break it down, turning it into energy.

Because her family has a history of colon cancer, Mia’s doctor recommends that she adopt a diet high in fiber now. He does not want her to take a fiber supplement but just make sure that her regular diet includes the most fiber possible. Which would be the BEST example of a breakfast high in fiber for Mia?

After calculating her BMI, Leilani is alarmed to see that the number falls in the overweight category. She makes it a goal to eat healthier, hoping to change that number. What BMI would put Leilani in the healthy weight category?

Andre has suffered with insomnia for many years. He decides to visit a sleep clinic to have a study done to try to pin down the issues causing him to be restless during the night. Although Andre’s condition certainly affects many aspects of his wellness, which one will the study predominantly focus on?